As a PP on the mainland, I was excited to have the opportunity to not only see Maui from the air, but to log some SR22 time too. Just because I do have flight experience, if you don't, do not let that sway you away from this experience. The views of the island are stunning and it's something you wouldn't otherwise experience. For my GA friends who are looking to say they "flew in the islands" this is a must do. The landscape, the weather, and the overall experience absolutely worth it. read more

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What an experience! Laurence is a pleasure to work with, my husband and I had SO much fun on a beautiful day OVER Maui, Molokai and Lanai! My husband flew to Lanai, our driver was there waiting to pick us up(arranged by Laurence of course!), drove us to the Four Seasons for lunch and I flew back to Maui. Hubby got his logbook and on his way to pursue his Private Pilot license! Thanks Laurence! read more

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I fly for a living, but had never flown a Cirrus before. I scheduled a flight with Laurence and flew around the Island with him. Laurence is a top-tier instructor. His passion for flying mixed with his easy going demeanor makes him perfectly suited to teach. Also, the Cirrus is light-years ahead of the clunky Cessnas I grew up flying. You can tell his planes are maintained well. In short, I would trust my family to fly with him. read more

Maui Flight Academy - Sea Cliffs - Flight Instruction Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

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My husband and I booked with Laurence and did our flight this morning! We both had so much fun! The flight itself was beautiful! Seeing the sea cliffs so close was an incredible experience! Laurence was so kind and it felt like we had known him forever. The cirrus was beautiful and well maintained! For lunch we stopped at a local grocery store on Lanai for poke, it was delicious!! Laurence was taking photos the entire trip which was awesome so I could spend more time looking out the window and enjoying the views. His photos were beautiful! I highly highly recommend flying with Laurence! We will be flying with him next time we come to Maui!! read more

Maui Flight Academy - Flight Instruction Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

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Flying with Maui Flight Academy was a great experience! They handled everything professionally, from the moment we booked the tour with them to the very end. They sent us precise instructions on how to find them (I was afraid we will be wondering around the airport, but it was very easy to follow their instructions), and I felt very safe the whole time. My husband was the one flying the plane, and Lawrence was next to him giving the instructions and being very patient. We had a great time and took some amazing photos! We will definitely recommend this tour to our friends! read more

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Just finished a flight with Laurence @ Maui Flight Academy and had an absolute blast. I'm a private pilot and have flown quite a few different aircraft but not a Cirrus until today. It's really an awesome airplane and flies like a dream. Was also my first time flying AoA (Angle of attack) and that was a great eye opener too. Laurence does a great job getting one acquainted with AoA and the aircraft itself really quickly and thoroughly. A great CFI. Overall a terrific experience and IMHO the BEST way to see the islands. Anyone can book a helicopter tour but to get real stick time flying over the most gorgeous landscape in Hawaii in a truly capable and reliable aircraft is a unique experience. Whether Pilot with thousands of hours or a first-time flyer... it's totally worth it. You won't be disappointed. read more

I booked a last minute flight / lesson with Lawrence. Great experience !!! Highly recommended. What a great CFI. Loved learning to fly the AOA and had the opportunity to fly my first simulated ILS. I will be back the next time I make it back to Maui. read more

Maui Flight Academy is everything you could ever want from such an operation: super professional booking process, great airplane, über friendly instructor. I just completed a tour of Maui with planned touch and go in Hana, but the weather did not cooperate, and we had to turn around right before HNM, with 5 minutes in actual IMC. Being IFR-rated, that was actually even better than yet another touch and go, and Laurence was gracious enough to give me a $100 discount without having to ask for it. Training on the angle of attack indicator was also a wonderful surprise. Now, I'm just looking for my next flight with this great team. Highly recommended! read more

Amazing experience! Did the Big Island package, saw the volcano and the phenomenal waterfalls. Never imagined myself flying a plane, but there I was. Technology these days makes the process very streamlined, and easy to comprehend. The owner is a real professional with decades of experience. It's obvious that he takes excellent care of his customers. Safety is a top priority for him. We had a minor issue with the plane. However, rather than save his own time to cash out faster, he took us down to take care of the problem immediately. Then, after the delay, we weren't rushed one bit. To summarize: Worth it! read more

This was the most amazing experience I have enjoyed. The feeling of taking off and landing the aircraft was incredible. Lawerence was patient and has a excellent approach to teaching. It was a very enjoyable day for my wife and I. Incredible view flying over Pearl and next to the cliffs of Molokai. Next trip will be to the active volcano on the big island. Thank you! read more

Maui Flight Academy - Incredible views from the pilots seat. - Flight Instruction Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

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I called this business to book a flight and find out more about the offer and the girl I spoke to has never heard of Yelp and knows nothing about this offer. I don't believe it's an actual offer so don't bother. read more

Amazing amazing!! I planned this as a surprise. The whole team was very nice and accommodating as I had to reschedule multiple times. Laurence is an amazing instructor! This is definitely the best way to see Maui! Our flight was cut short due to the wind/turbulence and Laurence completely accommodated us! Was such a great way to spend our last day in Maui. Wish we had another so we can take another flight! read more

Maui Flight Academy - Flight Instruction Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

Maui Introductory Flight Lesson: Round-Trip to Molokai If I could give a zero star rating, I would! I booked this tour through Viator. The reason for this rating is the way in which they Maui Flight Academy cancelled my scheduled flight instruction...by text at 8:00 PM the night before! I'm not disputing the reason for the cancellation (it was for safety), but the timing and method. The night before and by text was very impersonal and frankly unprofessional. They had multiple opportunities to cancel prior to me arriving in Maui. I also called them in the morning the day prior to resend me the required instructional reading material and video. They could have cancelled it then. Sure I would have been disappointed, but at least I could have enough time to book some other quality adventure to my liking. read more

THE PERFECT BLEND OF ONLINE GROUND SCHOOL AND LIVE INSTRUCTION. I took the private pilot and instrument ground school with Laurence of Maui Flight Academy. Laurence's program is the best of both worlds for doing an online ground school. Most online ground schools are a series of videos and online chapters without interaction. Laurence uses the videos as well as the zoom video conference to reinforce the material. During the zoom conference, Laurence goes over practice questions and answers. This is a much better way to do the online ground school than just watching videos. I recommend taking this program as opposed to self study. read more

Laurence is absolutely fantastic! My husband and I went flying on our honeymoon as our wedding gift to ourselves. Neither of us had ever flown before, but Laurence was a great teacher. My husband flew for the first leg- he took off in Maui, flew us past the sea cliffs of Molokai (which are unbelievably gorgeous), and then landed in Lanai. Laurence took us for a delicious breakfast overlooking the gardens at the Four Seasons there, and then I flew us back from Lanai to Maui. It was such an adrenaline rush, and all the views were great. The Cirrus is a very safe and easy to use aircraft and I couldn't ask for a better instructor than Laurence. read more

Working towards my pilots license, I decided to do a flight training session rather than a helicopter ride. Was given material to read and understand so I knew what was going on during the flight which was incredibly helpful. Was notified via my preference of text or email about location, directions, and more. My flight instructor was with Laurence and he was phenomenal. Laurence is an excellent teacher who gave me full controls and assisted when needed. Very patient and made the experience much more exciting. We flew over to Molokai, touched down, saw some epic waterfalls, valleys and even caught a glimpse of an off the grid tribe. Definitely recommend flying with Maui Flight Academy and will be looking forward to flying with them again over Haleakala Crater next time. read more

Our concierge at the hotel recommended us to fly to Hana instead of taking the normal drive to Hana. We didn't want to spend the 3 hours to get to Hana, so we splurged and had a great afternoon flying to Hana, having a picnic lunch on the black sand beach, and then flying around the entire Maui island. It took approximately 15 minutes to fly from OGG to Hana, another hours to walk to beach / picnic lunch / walk back, and then another 45 minute flight around Maui. Much better than the shorter helicopter tours that advertise around the island. Lawrence the pilot was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. Both my wife and I took off, flew, and then landed with Lawrence's guidance. The flying experience was even worth an hour of flight instruction time (for those amateur pilots out there). It was an experience that we will never forget. read more

Laurence is a very knowledgeable flight instructor, eloquent when it comes to the theory during ground school and great instructor during flight. His Cirrus airplane is in great shape and that also speaks to his professionalism. As a tourist-student even one flight lesson with him was tremendously valuable. I'll take for sure more flight lessons with the next occasion with him. Thank you! read more

This was the highlight of our time in Maui!! I would highly recommend taking the aerial tour of Hawaii even if you're not interested in flight instruction. My hubby flies the Cirrus SR22 G2 at home and he was really excited about flying over Hawaii. From the time we met Laurence to the end of the trip (which went by way way too quickly) everything was top notch. Loved that he made safety a first priority. We opted for the flight over Molokai cliffs & waterfalls and uploaded tons to photos to share. STUNNING! Laurence has a lot of great info about the islands: great tips on where to go and also a lot of historical info about the islands. Fascinating. He even has the flight choreographed with music and you can also opt to get a video of the trip. Best money spent on the island and wouldn't hesitate to do this again on or next trip :) read more

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My husband and I went flying today with Lawrence he is an absolute professional. We went on the Pearl Harbor tour-my late Grandfather was a pilot during World War Two and I couldn't help but think he was with us today enjoying the unbelievable view from the coast of Maui. Seeing the waterfalls, the rainforest and the approach over The Arizona was something we will always remember. I flew from Maui to Honolulu and really wanted to fly back but it was so fabulous I wanted my husband to experience the thrill so gave the pilots seat to him to fly us home. Lawerence is a true gentleman and an excellent host. It was an experience of a lifetime and would highly recommend. read more

My sister and I went flying to Molokai and Lanai with Laurence. This was one of the most exhilarating experiences in our lives. Laurence is a natural teacher. He's clear with his directions and instructions. He guides you effortlessly as you (yes you!!!) take off and land the plane. And he's just a pleasant man to be around. I have gone sky diving before and that experience doesn't even begin to compare to flying the Cirrus with Laurence. The views are spectacular. The music he plays brings an added layer of excitement to the experience. Plus, he gives you a guided tour of the islands. If you have ever wanted to fly a plane in the least bit or just enjoy being in a plane, you MUST go with Maui Flight Academy. You will not regret it and it will be one of the most memorable experiences in your life. read more

Went out with Chris today with my stepdad (an experienced private pilot, instrument rated) and 11 year old son (who had never been in a small plane before). We had an amazing experience! Our flight instructor was so flexible, so knowledgable, nice and accommodating. What a way to see the islands! Highly recommended. read more

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An amazing experience that I highly recommend! The views from this flight were outstanding and should not be missed. Laurence was very personable and was a great instructor.. very clear and made the flight as easy as possible. I was worried about getting motion sickness but popped some Dramamine earlier in the day, but don't think I would have had an issue even if I didn't have the meds. The flight was smoother than the one flying to the island from LA. Thank you for the incredible, generous, birthday experience for my boyfriend and the accommodating scheduling. read more

As a long time pilot, I highly recommend Laurence and the Maui Flight Academy. This experience goes beyond a basic sight seeing flight. If you are a Cirrus aircraft enthusiast or love flying in general, you must take a flight. My wife and I did the flight to Molakai, but left wishing we had done more. A top notch experience that will leave you with some fantastic pictures, a video with a soundtrack, and another hour or two in your logbook. read more

Maui Flight Academy - Flight Instruction Near Me - Kahului, Hawaii

Flying the Cirrus SR22 with Lawrence is the coolest thing I have ever done on vacation. I have never taken off or landed before, but Lawrence let me fly from the get go and was an OUTSTANDING instructor. My wife loved the views and I loved playing pilot. I can't wait to come back and try it again. read more

My son and I did this on our recent trip. Lawerence was kind and gentle with his instructions so we had the full effect of flying the plane. One of the highlights of our trip. Amazing! read more

Wow, my husband and I booked this excursion at the recommendation of Marriott Wailea concierge. My husband lives to fly and we jumped at the opportunity to fly from Maui to the big island and see the volcano. The day before our flight, the weather pattern was changing and they checked in with us indicating it was a possibility it would be cancelled. Safety was our highest priority and appears to be theirs too. As it was our last day here, they graciously allowed us to cancel the reservations with no fee penalty since they couldn't guarantee we would be taking the flight and allowing us to make alternative plans! Regina, the instructors wife was a delight to work with and our next trip to Maui will definitely include spending the day with Maui Flight Academy. If you have a chance, don't hesitate; class act!! read more

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Maui. You get a great tour as well as the experience of flying a plane. Thank you Laurence! read more

Recently I received my private pilot certificate and I was really interested in flying while I was in Maui. I was absolutely blown away by this experience, it is truly hard to put into words how incredible this was! I had the pleasure of meeting both Chris(our instructor) and Lawrence(the owner). True professionals. The aircraft is absolutely gorgeous and truly state of the art, it has safety features that match if not beat that of its larger commercial counterparts. The views were incredible and literally brought one of the individuals in our group to tears. Stunning, truly. If you do nothing else while you're in Maui, you MUST take a flight, you will not regret it. read more